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L2 JHY

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,000 mi
Last recorded119,000 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 JHY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 119,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 119,000 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 119,000 miles

Body is lightly corroded and holed at various points

Fail 9 Nov 2023 119,000 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Body is lightly corroded and holed at various points

Pass 8 Oct 2022 119,850 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 119,011 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 119,011 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 118,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking of wipers

Pass 28 Sep 2018 118,283 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pan rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 117,719 miles

Replacement galvanised chassis fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2014 114,394 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 110,031 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 110,031 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 110,003 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all disc's slightly worn

Pass 18 Jan 2011 106,297 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 101,435 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 99,128 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 99,128 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 93,904 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 88,344 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 82,438 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 82,411 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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L2 JHY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L2 JHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L2 JHY registered?

L2 JHY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L2 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L2 JHY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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